A WW2 1942 dated Royal Air Force Tropical slouch hat with R.A.F. colour flash and pugaree. A slouch hat is a wide-brimmed felt or cloth hat most commonly worn as part of a military uniform, often, although not always, with a chinstrap. It is a survivor of the felt hats worn by certain 18th century armies. Since then, the slouch hat has been worn by military personnel from many different nations including Australia, Britain, India, New Zealand, Southern Rhodesia, France, the United States, the Confederate States, Germany and many others. Australia has had a slouch as standard issue headwear since the late Victorian era. The hat has a left side press stud to turn up the left side. It has a multi folded silk Pugaree band fitted in khaki which has an R.A.F. silk insignia in blue white and red stitched to the left side. The felt is completely free of any holes or damage. Inside the hat it has a brown leather sweat band which is stamped with "V553 6 7/8" 1942" stamped in black ink. There is a faint warrant number hand written on the opposite side. It has an adjustable leather chin strap with brass buckles. This is a very nice example. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 13259
£345.00

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